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Embarking upon the Five-Year mission with the Starfleet flagship, and the best and the brightest aboard her, it seems that Jim Kirk has it all. With Spock and Bones beside him, his physical recovery complete, he feels ready to take on the universe. But when Command orders the Enterprise into a diplomatic mission involving an unstable, warring planet, somebody is bound to get hurt. Adept at hiding both his demons and his affections, Jim is ready to do whatever it takes to be the Captain Pike wanted him to be, whether that involves sacrificing his happiness, or even his life.

Peace is not a universal objective.                                      

‘Do not worry, my Jim,’ Spock reassured him. ‘My father will approve.’

‘How can you be so sure?’ Jim muttered, but before Spock could reply, the call was answered by both Sarek and Selek, appearing mere seconds after one another on the screen. Jim smiled widely at Selek, grateful for the sight of his friend, who had done so much for them. He would never be his Spock, but he was a Spock nonetheless, and that was reason enough for Jim to adore him.

‘Good afternoon, younglings.’

‘Hi,’ Jim smiled, subduing his expression a little for Sarek’s sake. ‘Hello, Sarek.’

‘Sa-fu.’

Jim blinked, eyes flicking uncertainly towards Spock.

Sa-fu means ‘son’, doesn’t it?

Indeed, Spock replied, raising an eyebrow at his father.

‘You did not think that the change in the bond would go unnoticed?’ Sarek asked nonchalantly, his own eyebrow hiked up. ‘I was aware that you had bonded the moment you did so.’

My dramatic reveal!

St. Louis County Library celebrated the first class of Career Online High School (COHS) graduates on Saturday, October 27, 2018. A short video from the ceremony is available here. 

Ten graduates were honored at the event. Over 150 friends and family gathered to cheer the graduates’ accomplishments.  

SLCL Director Kristen Sorth kicked off the festivities and told the graduates they were not alone, “over 90,000 adults in the St. Louis region don’t have their high school diploma.” The program gives people a second chance to pursue their dreams.

“I’ve had so many ups and downs in my life, I never thought I would have this opportunity again.” Jacoby Ford, COHS valedictorian.

Yemi Akande-Bartsch, PhD., President & CEO of Focus St. Louis gave the commencement address. She recognized the graduates’ passion, preparation and perseverance and encouraged them to continue their educational journeys.

COHS salutatorian Keirra Jones told the graduates, “It’s not about where you start, it’s about where you finish.” She continued, “This graduation is a huge milestone in our lives, it’s a launching point to take us wherever we want in the future.”

Graduates will have the opportunity to continue their education at St. Louis Community College, which presented each graduate with a three-credit hour scholarship during the ceremony.

Embarking upon the Five-Year mission with the Starfleet flagship, and the best and the brightest aboard her, it seems that Jim Kirk has it all. With Spock and Bones beside him, his physical recovery complete, he feels ready to take on the universe. But when Command orders the Enterprise into a diplomatic mission involving an unstable, warring planet, somebody is bound to get hurt. Adept at hiding both his demons and his affections, Jim is ready to do whatever it takes to be the Captain Pike wanted him to be, whether that involves sacrificing his happiness, or even his life.

Peace is not a universal objective.                                    

‘This is what I think of your Captain,’ Faeral hissed, ignoring an increasingly-agitated Jim. ‘He is weak, and unsuitable to lead.’

‘Kroykah.’

Jim was indignant, but his anger paled in comparison to the rage pulsing through Spock’s side of the bond. Through his uniform shirt, Jim could see his muscles drawn bow-string tight, and it seemed that his mouth was barely concealing a snarl. Although most would back down from a Vulcan clearly at the edge of his control, it only seemed to goad Faeral on, his chest swelling as he drew himself up with a vicious air of arrogance.

‘Why should I?’ he laughed, the sound almost hysterical in its twisted fury. ‘I don’t answer to you. I don’t answer to anyone. You will order your crew to leave Euridian, and you will inform your Federation that the king does not want further interference.’

Embarking upon the Five-Year mission with the Starfleet flagship, and the best and the brightest aboard her, it seems that Jim Kirk has it all. With Spock and Bones beside him, his physical recovery complete, he feels ready to take on the universe. But when Command orders the Enterprise into a diplomatic mission involving an unstable, warring planet, somebody is bound to get hurt. Adept at hiding both his demons and his affections, Jim is ready to do whatever it takes to be the Captain Pike wanted him to be, whether that involves sacrificing his happiness, or even his life.

Peace is not a universal objective.                                         

‘Through here,’ Eana directed, and as she opened yet another door for them to walk through, the door at the top of the staircase swung shut with a bang.

Spock’s phaser was immediately raised, some unknown force sending him stumbling through the lower door after Jim, who demanded –

‘What the hell is going on?’

‘Surely, you’ve guessed that by now, Captain.’

‘Why is it always time for you to go?’

Spock’s lips quirked, and he tenderly kissed Jim’s forehead.

‘Soon, you will be back on duty, and we will not have to spend so much time apart.’ He stood, offering two fingers to Jim, and stroking them skilfully when he reciprocated. ‘I will have to rush this morning, though. You are entirely too tempting, my t’hy’la.’

Jim grinned, lounging back against the bed.